A Selection of Hazel's Books
Hazel Gardner
Type of Artist:
Interactive sessions in classrooms or assemblies (including readings)
Penguin and Pup Session
Approximately 30 minutes
Choose from The Perfect Pet, The Perfect Christmas or The Perfect Egg (Easter themed) for an interactive, fun-filled Penguin and Pup storytime session. Includes a ‘getting to know me’, story reading, interactive game, quiz and Q&A. Suitable for classes or assemblies, ages 4 to 7.
Boots and Cats Session - Beatbox with me!
Approximately 30 minutes.
A highly interactive session, ideal for 4-7 year olds (R-Y2), including getting to know me, learning the basics of rhythm and beatboxing, beatboxing along with me, joining in with actions and movements, Q and A. This is a hugely fun session - focussed on rhythm and reading aloud - that brings a lot of giggles and an opportunity to experience a different perspective on reading.
Suitable for classrooms or assemblies.
Author Q&A sessions
Up to one hour
If I am visiting your school to deliver a story session, why not add an author Q and A for older children? I will talk briefly about what's involved in becoming a children's author and answer any questions the children have. Some teachers like to prepare these with their class ahead of time.
Details
Preferred age range:Primary age only. Would recommend Reception to Y3 for story sessions and Y4-Y6 for Author Q&A sessions.
Maximum number in any one session:
No maximum
No of sessions per day:
Maximum 4 in a full day, 2 in a half day
Session Length:
30 minutes for story sessions, up to 1 hour for author q&a sessions.
I am happy to add any amount of time required for book signings.
Areas prepared to travel to:
I am happy to travel anywhere, subject to travel and accommodation expenses being met.
Transport:
Train
Fees:
DBS/CRB:
No
Hold PLI (public liability insurance):
Yes
Website:
Titles include:
Penguin and Pup: The Perfect Christmas
Penguin and Pup: The Perfect Egg
Penguin and Pup: The Perfect Pet
Penguin and Pup: The Perfect Party (coming Jan 2027)
Boots and Cats
Big Fish, Little Fish! (coming April 2027)
Testimonials:
Hazel has visited my Reception class on two occasions—first to share her Christmas story about Penguin and Pup, and later to present her Easter story. The books are engaging, with well-loved central characters, and Hazel delivered the sessions in an enjoyable and interactive way. She incorporated thoughtful activities and encouraged meaningful discussion, prompting the children to reflect on the characters and express their own opinions. We would love to welcome her back to read another story sometime!
- Katrina Robinson, St Wilfrid's School
Hazel was absolutely amazing! She was so engaging and she'd pitched the presentation perfectly, not too long and with plenty of actions. I will definitely be asking for Hazel to return.
- Sian Wadey, Booka bookshop
Hazel came to Book Hub during December and made our Christmas session truly magical. The children were engaged from start to finish, both with the captivating story and meeting the author. We just had to have Hazel come back at Easter. The children all remembered the characters and couldn’t wait to hear the story. I would highly recommend booking a visit with Hazel, she’s truly amazing at what she does.
- Michelle Myers, Book Hub reading club and Blackpool Libraries
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